DC could shut down street near arena for Caps’ playoff games

Fans gather outside the Capital One arena in Washington, D.C. during the first game of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, April 12, 2018. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

It's a practice done in other cities with winning teams, apparently, so ticketless fans can cheer on the home team together. "I guess we're just not used to that here because we never got this far before," said a D.C. Council member.

WASHINGTON — Capitals fans who can’t get tickets for the Eastern Conference Finals matchup might still be able to watch the game right outside Capital One Arena.